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Part 3 Some folks  relish the process ----the time needed to laboriously create/fabricate a something (or experience) by hand, by slow multi-steps. And understand the value-and obtain great satisfaction-from the end result. Others might need a nudge "...to spend a little money..." as recounted by Brian Sawyer ( Sawyer/Berson ) in the enviable image driven showroom presentation, Custom Luxuries - during the D&D Building 's Fall Market 2018 open house. For others who are short on time (or patience) -stunning one of a kind or limited edition possibilities exist ready to buy/deliver at well edited establishments such as Benoist Drut's Maison Gerard  -in which to "build a room around." Perhaps the most audience excitement was for the exhibitor showroom itself- where the event took place, DEDAR Milano . You'd think they were giving away Halloween candy (or authentic espresso shots)...the audience at the Dendar Showroom hosted presentation Cus...

Less Maybe is not More...but is def Preferred Part 2 Set the trends fashion... high/low comfort casual  with glamour accents...seems to filter into how people live-domicile wise...and how luxury living can get defined. Given the luxury of time to live. Services by designer pros ( online ...or investing in the talents offline-of interior decorators/landscapers)... usually incorporate this 21st century wardrobe approach. via GIPHY The upshot-spaces embracing off the shelf  comfort  - bedrooms/baths as sanctuaries- inexpensive  furniture bought 'off the shelf' from RH - Design Within Reach -mixed with expensive custom items ($200,000 sofa seen/sold at Design Miami ) , George Smith 's Brewster chair + Turkish Fireplace Chair from the Commune hand crafted collection-English classics reimagined in California inspired casual ....an area for  working at home and  informally entertaining - ( less the staff  -open floor plans, ch...

Part One : Travel Much has been scribed about millennials spending $/time on experiences vs stuff-but we think that's true of every generation...and has more to do with personal awareness, overall health economic status, and values-not age. Eastern Cape-Indian Ocean-South Africa Nevertheless- it's obvious that companies providing goods and services are pitching differently to that 18-35 demographic...embracing the transparency-clean ingredients-wellness- self care mantra including welcoming doses of environmental responsibilities (carbon -neutral emissions, recyclable packaging, sustainable sourcing, eschewing toxic substances- regulated or not ).  So much so-it's already a punchline.

Sipped standing up, sitting down or on the go...coffee is replacing tea worldwide as the buzz of choice... Most recent fav java location Bar Luce ...Prada Foundazione recreates a 'typical' Milanese café aka diner par excellence-as imagined by none other than Wes Anderson-American film director. Perpetually packed-and a 'hang' for the neighborhood as well as contemporary conceptual art fans... That hazel nut chocolate-vanilla (ish) spread/sauce hybrid Nutella ... has its own menu section. Not conversant in Italian we just pointed at random options...pictured-fresh apple slices, real whipped cream, underneath the main attraction

We've never had trouble clocking in 9-10 hours sleep a day/night (naps included). via GIPHY UNTIL (a) rare trip with a traveling companion who (b) insisted on Air BnB accommodations-a first for us. Result (c) possibly a one and done-  based on the scratchy cheap sheets, overly scented (allergic) laundry detergent and the too soft of a mattress. 

Pale or bold, shades of yellow are back into year round everyday...stuff. Home and restaurant decor... San Fran does not lack for fab places to eat-but Brazilian street food leaning Café De Casa -has a perpetually popular branch a mere five minutes walk from tourist packed Fisherman's Wharf...that's a brunch destination, for a reason. Bonus points-the laid back atmosphere, excellent strong coffee, and cooked to order crepes (so relax). Bright retro plates-a warm egg yolk yellow-ideal backdrop for food that is home made, fresh and delish/delight ... outerwear (we predict), footwear -beyond the darker tones...and as mainstreamers all NOW should know- courtesy of The Devil Wears Prada/ Yves Klein 'Blue' lecture... via GIPHY it probably all started with fashion (not Pantone)...with inspirations from Vincent Van Gogh's glorious sunflowers. Porsche 911 GT3 RS...bright yellow-debuted at NY Auto Show last spring. No worries-already sold out...! Marcel O...

There are many ways to experience foreign cultures without leaving your hometown... Cheeses from northern Europe that are mild, meltable and appealing in tastes to all ages...continue to gobble up chilled out spaces in grocery stores across America...while online gourmet foods purveyors...deliver overnight. User friendly- gluten free-and made from grass eating-free range cow's milk- Landana Organic Mild Dutch Cheese ...is good semi-hard  option to introduce to those with limited cheese exposure. Mild nuttiness...great to melt for grilled cheese or eatn in small bites, straight up.  The Netherland's Orange Windmill's Cablanca Goat Cheese -a white cheese made from 100% goat cheese is also a terrific grilled or eaten straight up...slices well and has that welcoming tangy taste of goat milk cheeses. WHAT ELSE: Open till October 7th... Proof that pop-up stores haven't played out...consider dropping by tasty Norway's cheese fav   Jarlsberg®   P...